furry friends

Working at home has its upsides and downsides. For me, the former far outweigh the latter. But there's no denying that, just occasionally, I have moments of feeling a little isolated.

Not for long, though. I'm fortunate enough to have the company of two adorable cats, both of whom have a canny knack of putting a smile on my face the moment they walk into the study. Both very different in their temperament and character, they make for a happy combination, and the fact that they seem to muddle along together reasonably well is an added bonus.

There was a time when I didn't have any pets, and I couldn't imagine having any. Now I have two, it's true to say I can't imagine being without them. Their quirks, their playfulness, their unwavering attentiveness just before mealtimes - it would certainly be a duller life without them. It would also be a good deal easier to get up and down the stairs...

And so it's only right that they get their 15 minutes of fame. So, first, I bring you Norman, a la Warhol.

The other one's waiting in the wings - not so very patiently - for her turn...